MWA Help Center

Oahu is a great island which offers lots to do and see. It is the busiest of the Hawaiian Islands with the Cities of Honolulu and Waikiki being the main tourist attraction. Oahu is a great location for bigger groups or if you like shopping and having lots of amenities close by.

You can certainly get away from the city. Oahu's famous North Shore offers some fantastic beaches and during the winter months hosts professional surfing at Sunset Beach and Pipeline.

Maui is a great choice for a Wedding! Not only does it offer a great mix off all the islands but it also offers many options for accommodations on both the Westside and Southside. Maui is surrounded by miles of beautiful golden sandy beaches and we have many location available.

There is lots to do, with snorkeling, swimming, diving, hiking and road-trips being a few, you can take a drive to the summit of Mt. Haleakala or a day trip on the road to Hana... Or you can also just relax on the beach. Maui has a great vibe!

Kauai is a lush, green and beautiful island. It offers so much visual while being a little quieter for those that really want to get away. With secret and deserted beaches and hidden hikes and waterfalls, Kauai is a great place for those that like to be outside and active.

It can be a sleepy island so it's very different from the likes of Oahu, however, it does allow for couples to relax and marry at the same time. 

We love the North Shore... Princeville, Hanalei, and Haena. We offer many of our locations in this area.

The Big Island is, well, big. It's the biggest Hawaiian Island and growing everyday due to it's active volcano. That is actually one of the reasons out clients visit the Big Island. The volcano is an amazing sight and certainly worth seeing if you're visiting The Big Island. 

The most popular area to visit is Kona and the Kohala Coast. Our most popular location is Kukio Beach which is the perfect location for many of the local hotels and accomodations.

It's Easy!

You can check our availability for your event by using our Check Your Date Form. You can also use the form below. We try to respond to all inquiries within a few hours.

Oahu, Maui, Kauai & The Big Island

We offer our services on all four of the major Hawaiian Islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and The Big Island.

Our package prices and services are the same on all island.

No.

Yes.

Sunset is one of the most common times for a Wedding in Hawaii. When you Check Your Date with us, unless we state that a certain time is unavailable you are able to select the time you would like to marry.

Note: A Sunset Wedding would start approximately 1 Hour before the actual Sunset, this way you get beautiful day light (golden hour) pictures and then as the event is coming to an end the Sun will set. 

Example: If Sunset on your selected day is 5:58 PM then we would schedule you to arrive at 4:45 PM and the Ceremony to start at 5:00 PM.

No.

No. It will not be dark.

Sunset is by far the most popular time to get married in Hawaii. If you wish for a Sunset Ceremony then we usually start the Ceremony about 1 Hour before the actual Sunset.

Why? We do this because that final hour before the Sun sets we call the "Golden Hour" because the Sun is at that low angle with that warm, yellow, red color. As the event comes to an end and your Photography time is finishing the Sun will be setting on the horizon for those beautiful Sunset pictures.

Yes, absolutely.

Morning Weddings are a fantastic option for a number of reasons. The Ocean is usually nice and calm, the sand still cool to the touch, the chances of seeing another Bride is unlikely and you have the whole day ahead of you as Husband and Wife!

Yes! 

The best place is on our Wedding News and Blog Site but all the images you see on our site are real Weddings that we have planned and coordinated. 

We also have a Social Picture Gallery of images that we have shared on our social media accounts.

If you are looking for something in particular you can try and use our Search Bar at the top of the site.

It's totally up to you, but we would highly recommend it.

Hawaii is beautiful, all the islands have so much to offer. You may be staying in a nice hotel, however, you have come this far you might as well rent a car and see the island(s) for what is really is. Break away from the crowds and explore the beauty of Hawaii!

A Rental Car can also make it easier on your Wedding Day as you don't need to worry about Booking or Paying for any additional transportation. The majority of our couples rent a car.

Remember, you don't need to rent a car for your entire stay, it could just be for a few days :)

You can search for Rental Cars via this link.

Please don't worry!

We always try to reply to emails and inquiries as quickly as we can, however, as Wedding Planners and Coordinators I'm sure you appreciate that we get busy from time to time and may not always be able to respond as quickly as we have done previously.

When you initially contact us to inquire or book we work with you to expedite that process, the most important thing for us, and you is to secure your date. We will always secure your date and then send you a Confirmation Letter. If your Wedding is not last minute (within 45 days) then you may not hear from us for a while. Why? Well, because we need to get on and prioritize the Weddings we have now. We follow a very strict process & workflow that's time-proven to and works. We are very professional and have been planning and coordinating Weddings and events in Hawaii since 2014.  

How will you know what to do next? Once you have submitted your Wedding Brochure and paid either your deposit or full balance we will start the process. We will send you all the information you and and request additional information from you as we need it. Any questions you have will be answered along the way. 

Email really is the best way!

We are often busy, in and out of the office so trying to answer calls at a convenient time to give you the answers you need can be tough. 

We have found that email is the best and most efficient way to communicate, it also really helps as we and you can reference back to previous emails to keep track of what's going on.

You can Check Your Date or Contact Us.

We prefer to contact you via email or your client portal.

We took the business fully "online based" for the planning side to free up time and allow us to offer more at better prices. We love being able to reference back to emails and it really is the best and most efficient way to answer your questions correctly and quickly.

Of course, there are some rare occasions when you may need to actually talk to someone. If this is the case then send us an email and we'll arrange a time to speak with you on the phone. Please note that this is only for booked and paid clients.

Maybe.

This is a great question and one that you may not think to ask. 

We setup this business to make getting married in Hawaii easy and affordable. We are not your "Traditional" Wedding Planners, as for Destination Weddings would not work that way. For example, there is no way for you to visit the Florist or try the Cake etc.

We offer all-inclusive packages that "all you have to do is show up", that is actually our motto. 

Obviously, you don't just show up unaware of anything as we send a very detailed schedule, but the idea is that you can book your Wedding in Hawaii and not have to worry about a thing, you can spend time planning the other fun things to do while you're here. 

When you book, depending on the package or services you choose you can send us some ideas for Hair and Makeup, Color Themes and Bouquet preferences and we do the rest. When we have questions we will email you. The idea is so it's a stress-free for you as possible.

What if you want to be more involved? It depends how much more involved. At this point it starts to make the planning harder for us, things take longer to finalize and coordinate. The whole idea of what we created starts to gets lost. 

We make hundreds of couples very happy each year with many who couldn't and more importantly wouldn't have done it without us, however, we understand that if you need to be more hands on planning your Wedding, we may not be the company for you. We recommend contacting us to talk about your ideas and thoughts. I'm sure you'd be surprised and maybe excited at what we can offer.

Married with Aloha was founded in 2014.

Raquel was born and raised in Hawaii and grew up planning Weddings with her Mother who founded a very successful Wedding Business on The Big Island in the early 1990's. 

Why Married with Aloha? In Hawaii Aloha means many things but the the literal meaning of Aloha is “the presence of breath” or “the breath of life.” It comes from “Alo,” meaning presence, front and face, and “ha,” meaning breath. Aloha is a way of living and treating each other with love and respect. Its deep meaning starts by teaching ourselves to love our own beings first and afterwards to spread the love to others.

In Hawaii Aloha means many things like love, but the the literal meaning of aloha is “the presence of breath” or “the breath of life.” It comes from “Alo,” meaning presence, front and face, and “ha,” meaning breath. 

Aloha is a way of living and treating each other with love and respect. Its deep meaning starts by teaching ourselves to love our own beings first and afterwards to spread the love to others.

Married with Aloha = Married with Love

In this day and age it's tough to know who is real and who isn't.

We hope that people see and appreciate the amount of work and effort that goes into our Website and Blog Site. It's something we update daily and has taken years to get to where it is, we feature our real couples photographs and videos on our site and blog pages.

We often do a lot of work with couples before they even book. We have had many time when we have replied 20+ times to emails with questions and then they never book, so it works both ways. 

However, we can assure you that if we were in the business of "taking peoples money and running" we would not choose the Wedding business to do that, it would be far to much work!

We never hassle our couples for a review of our services. We feel that if someone wants to leave a review then they will. When our couples ask where to leave a review we will always recommend our Website.

You can click on any package or service and write or read a review about a particular package or service.

Honestly, we are not keen on those types of sites and we don't subscribe to them. They actually do nothing for our business other than trying to constantly charge fees to display reviews and heavy sales techniques.

Yes!

If you've seen our motto "All you have to do is show up" then you'll know that we are a zero-stress Wedding Planning company. We cater to the couples that, well, just want to show up.

Obviously, there are things that need to be arranged and completed beforehand but much of that can be done via email and your personal Client Portal. 

Everyone really loves the way we plan weddings!

All of our packages offers something different. We have tried, from years of experience to design packages to suit everyone needs, desires and budgets.

Our packages come as standard with the following items:

• Unlimited Communication via Email 
• Professional On-Site Coordinator (Except "Aloha Love") 
• A Hawaii Registered & Licensed Minister / Officiant
• All Insurances, Beach Permits & Taxes Included
• A Beach Location
• Two Leis for the traditional Lei Exchange.

When you Check Your Date with us we will send you our Wedding Brochure which allows you to select a package and then add any items or upgrades to truly personalize your ceremony.

Our pricing is very straight forward. All our prices for Packages, A La Carte and Flowers are all listed on our Website.

What you see is what you pay. There are NO additional fees. All taxes are included in the price.

We deal with everything related to the Ceremony or Event itself. You will need to factor in other costs like flights, accommodations, rental cars, food while in Hawaii. etc, which you will need to arrange yourself.

No.

Non of our Packages include Transportation. Over the years we have found that the number of our couples requesting Limousines has dropped dramatically and therefore stopped offering this service in 2017. If this is something that you would like then we do recommend arranging it yourself as that way you can select a company that you prefer and save money by booking with them directly.

The majority of our couples travel to the Ceremony Location via a Rental Car, Uber or Taxi.

A Rental Car is a great option as you can also use it to explore the island!

Unfortunately, No.

We get many emails asking us if Flights, Accommodation, and Rental Cars are included in our packages. As Wedding Planners and Coordinators we deal with everything relating to you getting married and the ceremony itself. 

When our Packages say "All Inclusive" it means for the Wedding Package not the vacation too.

We recommend visiting travel websites like Expedia to search for the best deals and then using Trip Advisor to read reviews on hotels and accommodation.

Yes. We can! 

Once you have booked with us we will happily give you recommendations for Hotels, places to visit, things to see and options for a reception or evening meal after your Wedding.

I'm sure you can appreciate that we get asked many questions before a client actually books their event with us and we have to be careful. We have learned over the years that many will take all the information and end up not actually booking with us. At the end of the day, time is money so we have to acknowledge that.

Also, while we can recommend Hotel and Restaurants, we are usually too busy to ever actually visit most of them on all four islands, so while we may have visited there personally in the past things do change over the years. We do recommend doing your own research on Trip Advisor and other sites to see the latest information about places. We can certainly point you in the right areas etc.

No. Not all of them.

Some of our Packages do include our Live Music in the form of a Guitarist. If your package doesn't include music you can always add it to your package.

Yes!

There is nothing worse than budgeting yourself and then during payment finding out there are hidden fees and taxes. We like you to know exactly what you're paying, so, all of our prices are exactly what you pay.

Yes and No.

There isn't really a fixed answer to this question. It really depends which items you would like to substitute. We are always happy to look at each situation.

When you Check Your Date with us we will send you our Wedding Brochure which will allow you to select a package and then upgrade or add certain items like Flowers or A La Carte Items. Rather than removing items its often easier to start with a smaller package and then add the items you do want.

It's Easy!

Please see our A La Carte Options and our Flowers page to see what additional items we can offer for your big day. If you decide to add something to you package then just send us an email and we can add it for you.

No.

We offer all inclusive packages as we have a dedicated team that we work with on each island. 

We have spent years creating these teams of vendors which allows us to offer our high quality vendors and services at fantastic prices.

Not really, unless we OK it with you before hand. 

Unfortunately, over the years we have had issues with 3rd party vendors arriving at our events having been booked by the couple without us being aware. These vendors reflect on us as a company. Therefore over the years we have had to implement our Non Compete Policy. 

In contracting Married with Aloha, LLC as your full service Event Planners and Coordinators, you agree not to compete in providing additional products and services for your booked event, including but not limited to Weddings, Vow Renewals, Proposals, Receptions.

We cannot be held responsible for any items or services arranged through a 3rd party and not through Married with Aloha, LLC.

No. Not right now.

We discontinued our Arch & Chairs Package in late 2019 so we could focus on our other packages. At this time we do not know if or when we will offer this package or service again.

20.

We currently only allow up to a maximum of 20 guests depending on your package.

No Problem.

No. Unfortunatly not.

During the year the Sunset changes depending on where you are on the island. We have a few location that are very popular like Waimanalo Bay in Oahu that never gets a direct Sunset, however, because of that the mid-afternoon light onto the water is beautiful. This also makes a great morning location. 

You can visit all our locations HERE

We can recommend beaches and locations depending on your specific needs. Just ask :)

Yes, we would love to!

That's OK!

It's a common issue, and with us, unlike most companies we offer our services on all islands so we can advise you of which island we think may suit your need and desires.

We also have a About The Hawaiian Islands page you may like to visit.

No. We no longer offer Waterfall Weddings.

We do not offer any Waterfall locations. We have done these in the past and permitting and access can cause issues, along with many other factors. 

No.

No.

• There are no state residence or U.S. citizenship requirements.
• Blood tests are not required.
• The legal age to marry is 18 years for both applicants.
• Applicants of 16 or 17 years of age who wish to marry require the written consent of both parents, legal guardian, or the family court. The parents or legal guardian do not have to be residents of the state. Consent forms may be obtained from a marriage license agent.
• Applicants of 15 years of age who wish to marry require the written consent of both parents or legal guardian, and the written approval of a judge of the family court. The parents or legal guardian do not have to be residents of the state. Consent forms may be obtained from a marriage license agent.
• Proof of age is required. A certified copy of a birth certificate must be presented for anyone 18 years of age or under. A valid I.D. or driver’s license may be presented for anyone 19 years of age or over.
• If previously married, proof of original divorce decree or death certificate needs to be presented to the marriage agent by the applicant if the divorce or death was final within 30 days of applying for a marriage license.
• Cousins may marry. However, the blood relationship between the prospective applicants cannot be closer than first cousins.

When you book with us we send you all the information you will need for obtaining your marriage license. It may seem like an ordeal or some crazy legal process but its really not that hard. We make it really easy so you don't need to worry.

• The prospective applicants must appear together in person before a marriage license agent to apply for a marriage license. Proxies are not allowed.
• The prospective applicants should be prepared to provide the necessary proof of age and present any required written consents and approvals. All of the necessary documents should be obtained prior to applying for a marriage license.
• The prospective applicants must prepare an official application and file the application in person with the marriage license agent. The application may be completed online (see website below). The application will not be accepted if sent by either postal mail or e-mail.
• Upon approval, a marriage license is issued at the time the application is made.
• The marriage license fee is $60.00 (plus $5.00 portal administrative cost). The fee may be paid online or in-person at the time the application is submitted to a marriage license agent.
• The marriage license is good only in, but is valid throughout, the State of Hawaii.
• The marriage license expires 30 days from and including the date of issuance, after which it automatically becomes null and void.

To obtain your Marriage License in Hawaii you will need to visit a State registered agent prior to your event. Provided you have applied online and have your Locator ID then the appointment is usually only about 15 minutes long. 

The agent will use your Locator ID to open your application and check all the information is correct. They also have the ability to change any info that was entered incorrectly or has changed, so, don't worry if you make any mistakes. 

We send all of the information you need to apply and collect your Marriage License.

You do.

We have found that it's much easier and time effective for the couple to book the appointment with the agent in Hawaii. You know your travel details and schedule better than we do and you will be able to choose the best date for you.

We will send you a list of our regularly used agents in Hawaii to contact to arrange your appointment. However, if you prefer we can also make that appointment for you. 

If for any reason you can't make an appointment and would like us to help please just let us know.

No.

To legally get Married in Hawaii you MUST obtain a Hawaii Marriage License issued by the State of Hawaii. A Marriage License from any other State or Country will not be valid in Hawaii.

Obtaining your Hawaii Marriage License is really easy and we guide you through the process.

Sometimes.

Generally speaking the agents are available in the weekdays only. However, if you arrive in Hawaii on a Weekend and plan to marry before the Monday then we can help you secure a "out of hours" appointment.

We always advise that you arrive in Hawaii with at least 2 weekdays before your event. If that is not possible we can always work something out.

Yes. 

To legally marry in Hawaii you must have your correct, legal and completed marriage license with you at your ceremony. If you do not have the correct paperwork with you the minister or officiant will and lawfully refuse to conduct the ceremony.

The current Hawaii Marriage License Applications costs $65.00 and you can pay with any Debit or Credit Card when applying online. You will also need $5.00 in cash when you attend the appointment in Hawaii.

Who Pays? You are solely responsible for applying, paying for and obtaining your marriage license before your Ceremony. You must both appear in person with your Valid ID's or Passports (No Birht Certificate Required) to collect your marriage license while in Hawaii. We cannot be held responsible for any issue that may arise involving your marriage license.

Yes!

Provided you have got your Marriage License then every state within the USA will recognize your Hawaii Wedding as an official and legal Wedding. 

You will receive your Marriage Certificate about 2-4 weeks after your ceremony.

Yes.

You will follow the same process as anyone else to obtain your license. There are no special requirements. All you will need to do is file for your application online and then collect your certificate when you arrive in Hawaii. We will send you all of the details of how to apply during the planning process.

See our How To Apply page for further details.

Note: Depending on your country of origin you maybe required to obtain an Apostle from the State of Hawaii.

About 2-4 Weeks. International may take longer.

You will receive your official Marriage Certificate about 2-4 weeks after your ceremony. It will be mailed to the address that you used on your application.

International: If you are from overseas then it may take a little longer to ship the documents to you.

Additional Copies: We always recommend ordering additional copies of your Wedding Certificate so that if you need extra copies or loose one you don't need to wait for a copy from Hawaii. You read about this HERE.

If for any reason you need to change or cancel your marriage license appointment we ask that you contact the agent directly as soon as possible.

Oahu has adopted a very streamline way of processing Marriage Licenses. Instead of booking an appointment with an agent you can visit the State Office Building in Honolulu to collect your License. Please see details below.

If you are getting married on Oahu then you will need to visit the State Dept. Offices in Honolulu. It’s a first come, first serve basis but provided you have your I.D or Passport and have filled online then it usually takes no more than 20 minutes. Please see the address and opening times below.

ADDRESS: Room 101 (1st floor) of the Health Department Building, 1250 Punchbowl St. Honolulu - Located on the corner of Beretania and Punchbowl Street.

OPEN DAYS: Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)  OPEN TIMES: 8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m

If previously married, proof of original divorce decree or death certificate needs to be presented to the marriage agent by the applicant if the divorce or death was final within 30 days of applying for a marriage license.

So basically, unless you were divorced for 30 days or less before getting re-married you do not need the documentation.

Yes.

All our Officiants and Ministers are Licensed to perform Ceremonies in the State of Hawaii.

Yes.

Yes.

Not usually but on special request.

As we have a team that works together we like to use our teams for the events. Usually we ask if you would like a Male or Female Officiant. We will then see who in our team is available for your ceremony. All your Officiants information will be on your Confirmation Letter that we send to you after you book.

Yes, absolutely.

Yes!

No.

Unfortunately No. 

Some people want a family friend to marry them, unfortunately we can not accept this as an official ceremony and would not be recognized as such in the State of Hawaii. 

The best thing to do in this situation is to have the official Minister perform the ceremony and then the other person do a small ceremony after.

Yes.

Usually it's not necessary and we can always pass along any important information, however, if you would like to speak with your Officiant with by phone or email then we can certainly work something out for you.

A Lei is a circle of flowers, usually orchid heads, which is placed on each other during your Ceremony. It is an integral part of all our ceremonies and a agent Hawaiian Tradition.

15-30 Minutes.

This all depends on a few factors. Whether you are planning on reading some of your own Vows to each other and add any special event on like a Sand Ceremony etc. 

We perform Non-Denominational Christian and Non-Religious Ceremonies.

Yes. 

We had planned to design packages for LGBT events but after extensive research we found that both Gay and Straight couples preferred to be offered the same packages and then tailor them to their individual needs.

Example: Two women could suppliment something for or add on an addition Bouquet if that was your preferrence etc.

Decide your Date: Once you have decided on the date for your event we will confirm our availability!

Choose your Island: We offer our services on all major Hawaiian Islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and The Big Island. Each island is unique and offers something slightly different. We have a Page “About the Hawaiian Islands” which may help if you are undecided. We can also answer any questions you may have.

Choose your Package: We have many packages from Elopements to Weddings. Remember, any of our Packages can be tailored to fit your specific needs and requirements - If you don’t see a package that works for you just let us know and we can build one for you.

Customize your Package: You can choose any A La Carte or additional Floral items to add to your package to truly personalize and customize it - Remember if you forget something you can add it to your package at any time.

Choose your Beach Location: We have many beautiful locations available on Oahu, Maui, Kauai & Big Island. We can help you select the ideal location and this can be left until a later date or until you have finalized other details like accommodation etc. Reserving the date is the most important thing.

What Time to Get Married? This is totally upto you and often depends on many factors. Time of Year, The Sun’s Direction and Path and the Time of Sunset. We can calculate all this for you to find the best location for your needs. Again this is something that can be finalized after booking if needs be.

Step 1. Booking Form: When you are ready to book please complete our Booking Form by clicking HERE. Remember to select your package from the drop down menu and list any additional items you require.

Step 2. Payment: We will send an invoice to the email address on the Booking Form. If your Wedding is within 45 days full payment will be required. If not, 25% of the package cost will be required as a deposit with the full and final balance due 45 days prior to the event.

Step 3. Booking Your Minister: As soon as we receive both your Booking Form and Payment we will save the date for you. We will then confirm your Minister and send you a Confirmation Letter with the next steps needed.

Step 4: Getting your Marriage License: We make the process really easy. All the information on how to obtain your Marriage License will be included in your Confirmation Letter.

Yes. We do require a deposit to book your Wedding or Event.

If the Event is not within 45 days of Booking then we require a 25% non-refundable deposit to secure our services and that date for you. The full balance is due no later than 45 calendar days before your confirmed event date.

If you are booking a "Last Minute" Wedding or Event (45 days prior is considered last minute) then full payment would be required.

We require your non-refundable final balance payment 45 calendar days before your confirmed event date. When we send you your Confirmation Letter we will confirm your final balance date.

This is perfectly normal. 

To make the whole process as streamlined and stress-free as possible there are certain things we do in a certain order. 

We wont send you a Confirmation Letter until we have confirmed your Officiant, this can take anywhere from 24 hours to 7 days. This way, as soon as you receive your Confirmation Letter you will have all the info needed to start your Marriage License Application.

Yes.

Generally No.

We never expect a Bride or Groom to be tipping on their Wedding Day, it just doesn't feel right. Our team are paid rates for services that were pre-negotiated with us to include tips. 

However, as with any situation in life, if you feel that someone goes above and beyond and you wish to tip them that is totally at your discretion.

No.

Unless you have booked transportation through us then you will need to find your own transportation. Many of our couples rent a car while in Hawaii but a Taxi or Uber is a great, cost effective option.

There is not one answer. 

It all depends on many different factors. You can hire our Streched Limousine to travel to and from your Ceremony Location or maybe a Taxi or Uber is a better option for you. You also may rent a car. We can help you figure it all out.

If you said “Yes” to the Secluded Bride question on the Booking Form then there are a few logistical things to think about. Obviously with you being away from home the Bride and Groom may not spend the evening apart but maybe when the Hair and Makeup Artist arrive the Groom could go off to get ready. Most hotels would have an area that the Groom could get ready and wait etc. It’s really the transportation that needs to be thought out.

Renting a car? If you are planning on renting a car then a really cool and fun way is to blindfold the Groom… Sounds silly? It’s not for everyone but many of our couples have done it and it’s worked well. It also makes great, fun pictures when you both arrive. Another option would be the Groom drives the rental car to the location ahead of time and you have a Limousine or Taxi (Uber) take you after. Then you can both leave together in your car

Not renting a car? Maybe you would want to consider adding one of our Limousines, with the blacked out windows and privacy the blindfold works great! You could always book a Taxi too or two taxi’s if the location isn’t too far. Options are endless but we can help you figure it all out.

Too much trouble? If after discussing it, the time old tradition of not being seen before the Ceremony seems like too much to think or worry about, just let us know.

No. 

We try hard to protect our oceans and all the wildlife within it. The State of Hawaii and ourselves do not allow the use of any "man made" confetti under any circumstances other than what we supply and offer in the form of a Flower Shower. This is made up of Live Rose Petals. 

The use of any of the following but not limited to plastic, paper, foil or bio-degradable confetti of any form is not allowed under any circumstances during the ceremony. The use of the above confetti causes a unseen environmental issue within the land and ocean.

If any of the items listed above are used there will be a cleaning fee of $250.00 required.

No. 

It is illegal to consume alcoholic beverages on the State Public Beaches.

It is illegal for us to sell, serve or to even be aware of you consuming any alcoholic beverage of any type while on Hawaii State Property, which includes all beaches, parking, beach access etc. For a full list of Hawaii State Park Rules please Click Here

We offer a Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Cider Toast which can be served and consumed on the beach and other State property. By signing below you agree to not consume any alcohol while on State property at anytime during the ceremony.

As your full service event Planners & Coordinators you agree to not bring, serve or consume any alcohol beverage during the allocated event time with us.

No.

We offer very simple "all you have to do is show up" packages at very competitive prices. 

A rehearsal would effectively take the same amount of time, if not more, than the actual ceremony and require an extra day to be scheduled.

We can connect you with your Officiant if you had any particular Vows or Verses you wishes to go over.

The On-Site Coordinator is not involved in the actual planning of the event. They are there to make sure that everything that was planned, goes to plan. Main duties of our On-Site Coordinators.

• To liaise with other team members/vendors to make sure they are all on location at the right time.
• Collect and transport Flowers, Cakes, Cider Toast, and anything else needed for the event.
• Place Hair Flowers or Haku Head Lei.
• To set up / break down the decorative table and any other items needed for the event.
• Assist the couple, photographers, videographers, and guests with anything they may need.
• A point of contact for you on the day.

Each event is different and we tailor all of our plans to best meet our client's needs, wants, and desires. To give you an idea of a typical event timeline please see below. For example, we will use a Sunset Wedding where the sunset is at 7:00 PM. Remember this is just an example.

2:00 PM - HAIR & MAKEUP ARRIVE - (We typically allow about 2 Hours for the Hair & Makeup - This start time may change if you added additional guests' Hair & Makeup, or, your travel time was more or less than 30 minutes.)

4:00 PM HAIR & MAKEUP LEAVE - (We try to allow 1 hour after the Hair & Makeup Artist leaves for the Bride to finish getting ready. We find that 1 hour is a good amount of time as you don't want to be waiting around for too long, but don't want to be rushing either)

5:00 PM COUPLE LEAVE ACCOMMODATION - (We have based this example on a 30 minute travel time from your accommodation to the ceremony location. Naturally this would be mapped and timed for you depending on those factors)

5:30 PM COUPLE ARRIVE AT CEREMONY LOCATION - (We always schedule you to arrive 15 minutes before the ceremony start time. This allows a little buffer room for travel etc but also allows a little time to get set up before the ceremony begins. This is when our On-Site Coordinator will greet you and give you or place any hair flowers, bouquets, etc.

5:45 PM EVENT STARTS - (This is the time that your event will start. Depending on the package you book and what is included this may change slightly. Each location is unique so we really do tailor each event for each location.)

6:45 - 7:00 PM EVENT ENDS - (Our events are for 1 hour, however, we do have to allow a 15-minute buffer at the end just in case, for whatever reason the ceremony may start a few minutes late. Usually, the event will still run through Sunset.

7:00 PM SUNSET - (Each location is unique and while the sun may set at a certain time, there may be a mountain or even another island, that at certain times of the year is obstructing the light for the last 10 minutes etc. We always try to take this into account and may start an event a little earlier to avoid this.)

Some people would consider it lucky to have rain on your Wedding Day. However, that's not the case for everyone so it's worth reading our policy in this event. 

All our events are planned and scheduled in advance and, in most cases, cannot be rescheduled due to weather. That means that your event will proceed as planned, rain or shine. In the event of rain, MWA will provide umbrellas at no additional charge to you. 

If in our sole reasonable opinion, the weather presents a threat to the health and safety of you or your guests, we will do our best to reschedule but this cannot be guaranteed and subject to availability.

Amazingly not to date.

While Hawaii's weather is hard to predict due to all the micro climates, unless it's a big weather system any clouds and rain usually passes over quickly. Also one side of an island maybe rainy and the other side is dry.

It really depends on the person but mid-day can be a little hot and uncomfortable on the beach if you're planning on wearing a suit or Wedding Dress. Also remember that the Sun is directly above you during this time so it not ideal for pictures. 

However, some of our locations are better mid to late afternoon and shaded to cool things off a little.

Sort of.

It's totally upto you!

Many of our popular packages already include our In-Room Hair and Makeup. Think about all the makeup and accessories you would need to buy and then travel with.

Yes!

About 2 Hours.

Your Hair should be blow-dried so it is ready to be styled.

No. Not as Standard.

The In-Room Hair and Makeup does not include a trial as standard. We do offer simple, no stress Weddings so many of our couples do not require this service. 

We're happy to help. If you do require a trial, we can certainly arrange that for you at an additional cost.

No. It's not expected.

No. Not as Standard.

The In-Room Hair and Makeup does not include a trial as standard. We do offer simple, no stress Weddings so many of our couples do not require this service. 

We're happy to help. If you do require a trial, we can certainly arrange that for you at an additional cost.

Yes!

No.

Not always.

Not all Flowers are availibe at all times of year in Hawaii. Sometimes a certain Flower will not be available. In that case we would work with similar Flowers to produce the same end look.

Yes, to a certain extent.

We will ask you to submit a minimum of 3 images of ideas of Bouquets you would like. These are usually images from Pinterest, Instagram and Google etc.

No.

1 Hour.

Depending on what your Package includes. Our team will be onsite for 1 Hour during your event.

Yes! 

Yes.

Our Photographers will edit your images and provide you will a finished high-resolution images that you are free to print or use however you like. This is usally via a download link about 2-4 weeks after the event.

No.

Our Photographers, as all professionals carry their individual policies. One of these, as standard in the industry, is not releasing the RAW, Unedited Photographs. On the day our Photographer may take hundreds of pictures. Part of the art of Photography is not only the actual shooting but also the editing. 

We provide you with the minimum number of pictures stated in the particular package (usually around 80) but often more - Remember that 80 photos in a 60-minute event equate to one image every minute or less.

Yes.

Usually around 3-5 minutes.

Shorter "Highlight" videos are really popular these days. They are easily shared on social media and offer all the best bits in a easily watchable video that you and your friends and family will love.

Of Course!

It's your video... We can pass along your music choice to our Videographer.

Yes!

Once you download your images you can use them however you like. Print them, share them on Social Media. They're your images to do as you like.

Yes. 

Everyone booking an event with us is required to fill out and sign a contact. This is standard procedure for most companies.

It is highly advised that you sign a contract with any company as it protects both parties best interests. If the company you choose to book with does not have one then it's certainly a good idea to questions why.

If for any reason you need to cancel your event at any time before the event date, all deposits including full balances and all additional payments made for services to Married with Aloha LLC will be forfeited to cover the cost of arranging and canceling your event and therefore are non-refundable under any circumstances.

This clause also includes individual payments made for A La Carte items, Flowers and any and all other services offered by Married with Aloha, LLC and www.marriedwithaloha.com at any time from the initial date of booking until the account is paid in full.

Why we don't offer refunds? As you know, planning Weddings isn't easy and is very time-consuming. From the first email or phone call we are working for you, a lot of times we will answer many questions before even receiving a deposit, which all takes time.

As you know, planning Weddings isn't easy and is very time-consuming. From the first email or phone call we are working for you, a lot of times we will answer many questions before even receiving a deposit, which all takes time and time is money.

Once you officially book with us we spend hours planning and arranging, booking and securing vendors, paying deposits and working on your behalf to create a unique event for you. 

When an event is cancelled we then have to work just as hard to cancel the event and also possibly loose deposits ourselves.

We also have to take into account the business that we may have turned down due to already being committed to your date. 

Therefore we have a strict no refund policy. 

Yes but with limitations.

If you need to postpone, reschedule, alter or change your event / ceremony plans, we can reschedule your event to another date provided that we are informed and confirmed by email no later than 30 calendar days before your event. Your deposit and (or) balance will be applied to the new date.

The new date will be subject to our availability and subject to our rescheduling fee of $350.00. Please note that other fee’s may also apply in certain circumstances.